CCHD reports an additional confirmed case of COVID-19
Christian County gained one additional confirmed case of COVID-19 from Thursday to Friday, according to the Christian County Health Department. That puts the overall total in the county since the […]
Juneteenth celebrated, recognized locally with proclamation
For a first in Hopkinsville and Christian County history, a proclamation was held declaring June 19 as Juneteenth Day, in celebration of the day many consider the day slavery truly […]
Half-Marathon and 5K to benefit Challenge House in memory of Wally Bryan
The Hoptown Half-Marathon and 5K will raise funds to benefit the Challenge House initiative this year in memory of founder and advocate Wally Bryan. According to a news release, the […]
EDC Director talks recovery from pandemic
A majority of local factory workers who were furloughed at the beginning of the pandemic have returned to work and South Western Kentucky Economic Development Council Executive Director Carter Hendricks […]
Pursuit of stolen car ends with arrest
A pursuit of a stolen vehicle Thursday night led to the arrest of a Hopkinsville man on multiple felony charges. The Hopkinsville police department began an investigation after 24-year old […]
Winners of the Hope for Hoptown art contest announced
The winners have been announced for the Hope for Hoptown art contest, which celebrated local artists who were inspired by the community and the events happening within it. There were […]
Ky House Speaker says changes needed in processing unemployment claims
Thousands of Kentuckians have been waiting for weeks to receive unemployment benefits and House Speaker David Osborne is urging Governor Andy Beshear to change his approach to fixing the problem. […]
Freedom Elementary recognized for energy efficiency efforts
Freedom Elementary School recently received an EPA “Energy Star” certification for its efforts to be energy efficient and protective of the environment. A news release says to earn the certification, […]
Fort Campbell soldier injured in single-vehicle crash
Driver fatigue is suspected as a factor in a single-vehicle accident Friday morning on Madisonville Road that injured a Fort Campbell Soldier. Christian County Sheriff’s Detective Justin Meacham says 20-year […]
School board sets first day of school for August 27, discusses allocations of CARES Act funding
The Christian County School Board approved a start date for the upcoming school year and was presented with allocation budgets from the CARES Act—the federal COVID-19 relief bill. The district […]